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Watchman clubbed to death

Chandigarh, February 5 In the wee hours today, a 45- year-old night watchman, employed at the Sector 34 office of Milkfed was brutally clubbed to death. A police official examines the site where 45-year-old night watchman Sohan Singh was clubbed to death in the Sector 34 market in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Photo: Manoj Mahajan

LPG man will now carry scales
Chandigarh, February 5
Taking note of several complaints by members of the public regarding shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the Chandigarh Administration today issued some instructions to oil companies that supply cylinders in the city.

Wreckage found after 50 years Rola Heri, February 5 A metal piece, believed to be the wreckage of an aircraft that crashed more than 50 years ago, was found on the Markanda riverbed today. The piece, believed to be the wing, was found by a farmer who cultivates vegetables on the riverbed. When the farmer struck the metal, he tried to dig it out, but failed. Further digging revealed that it was a large piece of metal shaped like an aircraft wing. A policeman inspects a metal piece believed to be the wing of an aircraft in the Markanda riverbed near Rola Heri village, Ambala, on Wednesday. — Photoby  N. Chopra

Amitabh Dhillon to be UT SP
Chandigarh, February 5
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has cleared the name of Mr Amitabh Dhillon, a 1997-batch Haryana cadre officer, for the post of Superintendent of Police (Traffic and Security) Chandigarh.

No sign of wall even after seven months

Mullanpur, February 5 Shattered windowpanes, broken gates, waterlogged area and cattle — this is the condition of the new building of a government school which was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh in July. The building, was constructed at a cost of Rs 1.2 crore, was donated by an NRI. In the absence of a boundary wall, cattle often find their way into the compound of Government School, Mullanpur. — A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

Rights of aged ignored: experts
Chandigarh, February 5
The police and the crime analysis wing in the country has paid insignificant attention to crime against the aged. This reflects poorly on the administration and society, said Mr Sugan Bhatia, member of the SAARC Countries Forum on Productive Ageing, here today.

Smriti Upavana — UT’s forgotten dream
Chandigarh, February 5
There is something highly deceptive about the entrance to Smriti Upavana, a huge stretch of densely vegetated land at the back of the Lake Club. While the gate of this Upavana, inaugurated in 1988, bears the inscription “Vanaspatic Garden (Botanical Garden), UT”, its interior and its facade present a contrasting story.

Tailor in need of donations
Chandigarh, February 5
Even though it had always been difficult to make both ends meet working as a tailor in a boutique, 38-year Harish Sharma who requires Rs 1.25 lakh for cardiac surgery is losing out hope as he has no money for the operation.

EATING OUT
Top up your life with pizzas
Chandigarh, February 5
Things have spiced up on the pizza front for Chandigarhians, with a lot happening this week. First the MNC giant, Pizza Hut, announced its offspring from the marriage of the Continental fare with Indian style and herbs. Then, the homegrown chain of pizza outlets from Mumbai, Smokin’ Joe’s, launched its first store in the North after Delhi in the Sector 35-C lane of eateries in our very own city.

Girl students fly kites at the Students’ Centre of Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo Manoj Mahajan

CRIME

Scooter theft in Sector 23
Chandigarh, February 5
Raj Kumar, a resident of Kansal village, in Ropar district has reported that someone stole his Bajaj Chetak scooter (No CH-01-V-1766) from Sector 23 yesterday night. A case under Section 379 of the IPC has been registered.

Kapil opens bank branch

Chandigarh, February 5 Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev today inaugurated the first branch of the Standard Chartered, one of India's largest international banks, in Sector 9. Kapil Dev was recently appointed brand ambassador of the bank. The unique feature of this branch is that it will remain open all through the year. Kapil Dev at the inauguration of a new branch of a bank in Sector 9, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

MARKET SPOTLIGHT — 35 D
Oldest southern sector market losing out on
business, customers
BUSINESS in Sector 35-D market is no more flourishing. Shopkeepers here primarily accuse the authorities for ignoring the market but feel business was coming to the market till it was the sole market in the second phase of the city.

British visa centre in city Chandigarh, February 5 The British High Commission has opened a visa centre in the city. The centre will be operated by its Swiss partner, Visa Facilitation Service (VFS). It has been appointed by the British High Commission as their official outsource partner in India to handle administrative procedures related to visa application process. Applicants at the visa office opened by the British High Commission in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Saif, Kaif Frito-Lays ambassadors
Chandigarh, February 5
Frito-Lays India, manufacturer of leading snack brands, today announced Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and youthful fiery Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif as the brand ambassadors for Lays potato chips.

EDUCATION

Science Cong winners given medals
Chandigarh, February 5
Local schoolchildren who had won prizes and participated in the 10th Children’s Science Congress-2002 at Mysore in December last year were awarded medals and certificates by the Secretary, Science and Technology, Mr M.P. Singh.

Training of DEOs concludes
SAS Nagar, February 5
Over 70 District Education Officers, Assistant Survey Officers and officials of Punjab and Chandigarh attended the state level training programme on its second and concluding day here today. The programme was regarding the seventh All-India School Education Survey organised by the State Council of Education Research and Training (Punjab).

DAV College to host ‘Lakshya-2003'
Chandigarh, February 5
The local DAV College is hosting a three-day Information Technology and Management Festival "Lakshya 2003" from February 26. This was stated by Principal S.C.Marriya while addressing a press conference here today.

‘Flower Day’ fun
Chandigarh, February 5
The Students Centre of Panjab University witnessed a heavy rush on the occasion of 'Flower Day' organised by the Students Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) here today.

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Hearing on JBT, ETT teachers’ plea
Chandigarh, February 5
A petition filed by JBT and ETT teachers working in various local schools with five to 10 years of experience but not admitted to Panjab University’s recently-introduced B.Ed course for in-service teachers will come up for hearing before the Punjab and Haryana High Court on February 20 after the university sought time to file reply.

Two get five-year RI for attempt to murder
Chandigarh, February 5
Two city residents were today sentenced to five-year rigorous imprisonment in an attempt to murder case by a local court. The two, Kulwant Singh and Inderjit Singh, were convicted by the UT Additional and Sessions Judge.

CULTURE

Jagjit strikes right chord
Chandigarh, February 5
Jagjit Singh always strikes the right chord. After a brief spell of absence from the city’s concert circuit (he was here about two months ago for a presentation), the king of ghazals was back in his ‘melodious mould’. But this time, he came armed with yet another honour — the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in the country. Expect that he had this weighty prefix to his name this evening, Jagjit Singh was the same as always — in control and melodious.

Enter Roerich’s world
Chandigarh, February 5
As you enter the world of Nicholas Roerich, you get a fresh view of the Himalayas. Showcasing the grandeur of the ranges, the works of the legendary Russian artist beckon you to feel the forces of earth — so powerful yet so delicate; so majestic yet so earthy.

SPORTS

Vijay Sunder marches ahead

Chandigarh, February 5 Unseeded Iryana Tsymbal of Ukraine defeated the second-seed Debot Jennifer of Belgium, 6-0, 6-2, on the fourth day of the ITF Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament (Grade 3) being held at the CLTA courts, Sector 10. Tangpong Montinee of Thailand displays her prowess against Arutyunova Elina of Uzbekistan to enter the third round of the ITF Junior Ranking Tennis Tournament being played here at the CLTA courts, Sector 10, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

CM inaugurates stadium
Chandigarh, February 5
The Chief Minister, Haryana, Mr O.P. Chautala, this morning inaugurated a cricket stadium, built over an area of 10 acres, at Sector 3, Panchkula. The stadium has been built at a cost of Rs one crore.

ADMINISTRATION

Energy park proposed
Chandigarh, February 5
You may rent out a sloar energy-run house, lamps lit by cycling or exercising, drive a solar car, ride battery-run cycles and play on computers fired by alternative energy sources only for Rs 10. This is not a fancy flight to Essel World or Applu Ghar but an energy park proposed at Sarangpur village of the union territory.

Lake or dam over Ghaggar likely: minister
Panchkula, February 5
The Minister for Town and Country Planning, Mr Dhir Pal, said here today that a survey was being conducted to find out the feasibility of constructing a dam or lake over the Ghaggar. He was talking to newsmen after the inauguration of a cricket stadium here.